New U.S. Study Highlights Impact of Language Barriers on Hospital Readmission Rates
A newly resurfaced U.S. study sheds light on how language discordance—the mismatch between a patient’s preferred language and that of their healthcare provider—significantly increases the risk of unplanned hospital and emergency department readmissions, particularly for patients with LEP (Limited English Proficiency).
As the conversation around health equity evolves, the findings emphasize the need for consistent, accessible, and high-quality interpretation services across healthcare systems.
Explore the full article and dive deeper into how language access can reshape patient care: https://slator.com/us-stud...
#languageaccess #HealthCare #lep #interpreting #translation #Localization #languageai
A newly resurfaced U.S. study sheds light on how language discordance—the mismatch between a patient’s preferred language and that of their healthcare provider—significantly increases the risk of unplanned hospital and emergency department readmissions, particularly for patients with LEP (Limited English Proficiency).
As the conversation around health equity evolves, the findings emphasize the need for consistent, accessible, and high-quality interpretation services across healthcare systems.
Explore the full article and dive deeper into how language access can reshape patient care: https://slator.com/us-stud...
#languageaccess #HealthCare #lep #interpreting #translation #Localization #languageai
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